Subjects perform actions or are described from "summary" of Basic English Grammar For Dummies - UK by Geraldine Woods
In English sentences, there are two main parts: the subject and the predicate. The subject is the person, place, thing, or idea that the sentence is about. It performs actions or is described in the sentence. The predicate tells us more about the subject – what the subject is doing or what is being said about the subject.
Subjects can perform actions in sentences. For example, in the sentence "Jane plays the piano," the subject is "Jane," and she is performing the action of playing the piano. The subject is the doer of the action in the sentence.
Subjects can also be described in sentences. For example, in the sentence "The sky is blue," the subject is "The sky," and it is being described as blue. The subject is the thing that is being described in the sentence.
In some sentences, the subject may not perform an action or be described. For example, in the sentence "There are many books on the shelf," the subject is "There," and it is not performing an action or being described. It is simply indicating the existence of something.
Understanding the concept of subjects performing actions or being described is important for constructing clear and grammatically correct sentences. By identifying the subject and understanding its role in the sentence, you can ensure that your writing is precise and easy to understand.
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